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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.74, 12,037.06 and 2,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.74, 12,037.06 and 2,181.34 is: 3,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.74 : 12,037.06 = 2,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.74/12,037.06 = 2,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.74x = 12,037.06 × 2,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.74x = 26,256,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256,920.46/8,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.00

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